Djokovic fights through blister; Sinner shines in French Open second round
Djokovic battles a blister for a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) win at the French Open as Jannik Sinner also moves into round three.
South China Sea Tensions Front and Center at Shangri-La Dialogue
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, rising military activity in the South China Sea and growing US-Philippines cooperation take center stage as Beijing urges dialogue.
Gauff Powers into French Open 3rd Round; Chinese Mainland Doubles Advance
World No.2 Coco Gauff battled serve woes to beat Tereza Valentova 6-2,6-4 and reach the French Open third round, as Chinese mainland pairs advance in doubles.
Massive Glacier Collapse Devastates Swiss Alpine Village
A massive glacier collapse near Blatten, Switzerland on May 28 destroyed most of an Alpine village. One man remains missing as search efforts pause.
Harvard Grads Applaud Call to Defend Diversity and Global Education
Harvard graduates cheered speakers urging the university to defend diversity and international education amid legal clashes with the Trump administration.
Beijing Warns ‘Taiwan Independence’ Efforts ‘Will Come to No Good End’
Beijing’s defense spokesperson warns Taiwan authorities that ‘Taiwan independence’ efforts ‘will come to no good end’ after comments by leader of the Taiwan region Lai Ching-te.
US Politics Clash with Campus Autonomy in Higher Education Crisis
The Trump administration’s intervention in US universities, from Harvard’s SEVP decertification to frozen research grants, signals a new era of politicized campuses.
US Court Ruling Sparks Tariff Turmoil in Global Trade
A US court ruling briefly halted Trump’s tariffs, adding uncertainty for the EU, Japan and the Chinese mainland. Policy reinstated pending appeal; Supreme Court showdown looms.
IOMed Launch Signals a New Era in Global Mediation
The launch of IOMed in Hong Kong marks a shift toward inclusive, low-cost, human-centered global mediation for states, enterprises and transnational actors.
US Visa Rules Tighten But Choir’s Beijing Performance Goes Viral
Despite paused visa interviews and revoked Chinese student visas, a US children’s choir went viral in Beijing with ‘As You Wish’, proving that human connections endure.